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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
" Of all the words
OF tongue bereft,
Tho saddeSt are the 20,
Alas, we nre left"

Each year every local paper gives from
500 to S., 900 in free lines for the benefit
of the community in which it is located. No
other agency can or will do this The local
editor, in proportion to his means, does
more for his town than any other ten men,
and in all fairness, man with man, he ought
to he supported, not because you happen
to like him or admire his writings, but be-
cause a local paper is the best investment
a community can make. 1t may not be
brilliant or crowded with great thoughts,
but financially it is of more benefit to q
community than a preacher or teacher.
Understand us now; we DO not mean NOR
ally or intellectually. but financially, and
yet Won will find the majority of the local
papers on the right side of the moral ques-
ton. To-day the editos Of local papers do
the most work for the least money of any
set of men on earth. Subscribe for your
local payer, not as a charity but as an in
vestment. Pilot Point Mirror.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
Millinery.

Mrs. Richardson is closing ont her hats
and trimmings at great reduction, Hats
from ten cents up, to clear out and make
room for new spring goods.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
For Sale.

NV residence in San Marcos, consisting Oh
two large lots with improvements. The
whole will be sold together, or the lots sep
aratelv, to suit purchasers. Call on or adj
dress l. u "oui toN'
iune 17tf San h"rcon'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
PERSONAL.
II. Burloson is in the city,

J. II, Burleson is in the city
Mr.. Bozarth was in town on Monday on
business.
Mrs. Ella Owens Of Austin, spent somo
days here within iow days past.
We wero glad to meet our old friend,
Major Moon, in town one day last week.
Ward Malone Of tho Harper building
livery stable has u handsome new bus.
Mr. W. IL. Nance loft for an indefinite
sojourn at Sheffield, Ala, on yesterday
Mrs. Ferguson, of Bryan, is stopping ut
Prescotrs, and thinks OF locating ut tins
place.
We notice that Hofhoinz Is getting the
brick ON the ground for his new hotel eS'
tension.
Chas. Udell, of Fort Worth, agent for
the Caligraph type writer, visited our town
this week.
We noticed the familiar form Of our for
nier townsman, Mr.. Geo. Home, on our
streets on Saturday.
We have nm interesting letter from Mr., H.
w. Mitchell, descriptive of his new home,
Southern California, for our next.
A daughter and granddaughter of Mr..
Robbins, from Newell, Iowa. arc visiting
him, and will remain perhaps q month or
two.
Messrs. Howard & Watson, we learn,
have n handsome two-story rasidenco Just
completed at their new place in this vicin-
ity.
The condition of Mr.. Lindsey Is decided
" better at this writing, and we hope soon
to be able to chronicle his complete re-
covery,
Mr.. Stanage, agent for Scarf IL O'Con-
nor, paper dealers, Dallas, also agent for
the Campbell Printing Press Co., made us
pleasant call this morning,
A representative of the great blank book
and stationery house of Geo. d. Barnard ~
Co. st. Louis, was here on business with
our Commissioners Court.
S. B. Mcbride, Esq, we learn, has re-
ceiyed the appointment from the County
Commissioners of County Attorney, vice
Mr.. Neighbors, resigned. A good selection.
Our friends, Mr.. and Mrs. ConNlly, who
removed to this place few months since,
have found it expedient in order to the pro-
per SUPPLEMENTARY of their farm to return
to it,
We notice that Mr.. ]. J. Barbee has made
handsome new fences along two sides OF MS
property on San Antonio street, and built a
new frame house on one of his lots on the
opposite side of tho str, ct We hear 1t is 10
be occupied by Senior Ortuga as chill
stand.
Bro. McNaughton, of the Kyle Times,
states in his last issue what we had not
heard of before, that it has been extensive
" circulated that he was about to remove
his paper TO San Marcos. He, however, puts
in denial, and says he will remain at
KYLE. We should have no objection to his
coming here if he saw proper; ne IS
straight, honest man, and the FREE PRESS
and Times would move on amicably in their
IoI ,r, FD tho ,,uIlic onOI
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Mott is now fairly Installed IN ms new
building, AMI receiving piles OF new new, 9oou5
in his handsome storo-room. WIN ms
,,.uoi tact and push his sales are bound to
be large Call and see him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The Society Of Miuis;ering Children
ziI rive an entertainment AZ tie rs-i3sRce
e yIr. J. II Turner on tonight and to-l-oE-
roE ui-ht. We dJalt 10; the occasion Eill
De 40 .r-era-t.rz one.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
PRINTING! PRINTING !

A new supply of note and statement pa
per, envelopes. etc, just in at this Office.
Work guanteed to be in good style. Prices
reasonable.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
HoME NEWS

4 Persons not subscribers who may atty
(,ny time receive copies of the FREE/
\InRss, will please understand that they\
fare sent simply as samples, in the hope ]
\that the parties addressed may like ~
well enough TO favor us with their suoserip
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
Two Comics for SO so.

Inasmuch rs many persons desire to send
copies abroad, aud by way of encourage
ment so to do, we offer two copies OF the
FREE Press at SO 50-cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Received Cur of Gli,iden's Barb Wire,
and expecting car of Southern Wire COS
barb wire, bought before the advance
which l offer Mt close prices.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Mrs, Creech, at the old Fritz LANCE place
keeps a lunch stand in connection with her
bakery. She understands both departments
of business and will give satisfaction.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Remember we keep everything You need
in lie grocery line and for spot cash cannot
be undersold aud defy competition.
IL HARDY u Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
For sale Cheap.

small book safe,
wagon scale,
Inquire of Thos. j. Peel, Agt'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Momaia coffee, well known popular
brand, fresh supply just received at
L. b. KILLIAN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Is it not high time the directors of our
Chautauqua were moving in the way OF al
vertising the next session?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
Salt Rheun

Isone ofthc most disarreeabled diseases csused
byirnpuro blood Itisreadiiy cured by HOOd's
szrsaTariIia, tie great blood purifier.
William sr.es, Elyria, o, suffered greatly
from eTysirolas and sat rhcu1n, caused by
hzldlilg tohacoo. At times his hands would
crs.ck oj.-l AID bod lie tied varlous prep
srafi0us without zid; f-.aIly tick Ho01's sar-
SPARTA. and nv SAYS % I ara e-Iilrsiy vl-i.'
ny sln had SAT- rlleuIl On his ha11s ard
- frs elves g rs Iegs. lie t1J1 H011's
Szrszzar--la ard o. erf.rtly cared J. Z.
CO. ~. 90
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Thirty boxes very choice fresh crackers
inst received Mt Motifs grocery store, Aus
tin street, two blocks south of Green's cor
ner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The young mems prayer NEE tings at the
Baptist and Methodist churches continue TO
grow in interest, MS they should.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Kyle is exercised over the water question.
II is indeed the great question with her,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The combination, proportion, and pro-
cess in preparing Hoods SarsapariIla are
peculiar to the medicine, and unknown to
others.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Everything in the grocery limo cheaper
than ever Mt J.. b. KILLIANs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Just received lot of sponges Mt
COWARD & Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

WARRANTY DEEDS for sale at the FREE
PnEss office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
Kansas Corn.

A nice lot, just received at the feed store
of Q. III. STEELE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Although last Sundays weather was very
unfavorable to church goers, services were
held in all the churches.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

First quarterly meeting will be held Sat
urdny and Sunday at the Methodist church.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The attention of the Water Company is
respectfully called to some mud holes IN
public places in town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

One car load of choice corn.
II. HARDY & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Connie ut his new stand (adjoinng the
old is full of seasonable goods IN MS ilh7
and continues to do a lively business.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Choice Northern seed potatoes, both Irish
and sweet, at D. H. Moiie
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

There will be preaching at the Methodist
Church by the Presiding Elder, Rev. IL. e.
Horton, on Saturday morning at II O'clock
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Paid to city treasurer. $3.50 Oh
Referred to committee on finance.
Communication from /. Stein Co., OF
Austin, with reference to establishing gas
works, read aud consideration postponed.
Petition of j. V. Hutchins asking per-
mission to erect stairway on the north
side of his building was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and alleys, with authority
to grant the privilege.
Chief of the Fire Department presented
the following report
TO His Honor, the Mayor, and Council :
have the honor to make the following re-
port in regard to the hydrants recently To-
Gated. have thoroughly tested them and
find them in good fix and ready for service
should there be m occasion to use them.
As regards the hose recently purchased
by your honorable body, find that it fully
comes up to the contract and L recommend
the bill for same be paid. would suggest
that the nozzle be returned and Callahan
shut-off nozzle be purchased instead. 1t
will be of great service used in connection
with the double hydrants, enabling us with
it to shut off one stream while the other is
in full play. Respectfully submitted,
b. w. SMITH,
Chief Fire Department.
The following bills were presented and
allowed:
w. Hutchins, pair blankets, $2.75,
Water Works Company, moving hydrants,
5000.
Pendloton g. DeStejger, medical service,
$5.
Jas. Blair, services, $1.G5.
Thomas B. Lee, repairing calaboose, go
Fabric Hose Company, hose, etc, S255, 30.
The following bills were referred to the
finance and printing committees. with au-
thority to order warrants drawn:
D. P. Hopkins, commissions on assess
ments for 'S6, ;$210.5G.
G. M. Hull, printing and advertising re-
yised city ordinances, 800.
Bill of j. Z. Morris for making6 wrench
es for fire hydrants in 1884 was rejected.
Upon motion the secretaries of the two
fire companies were requested 10 make
quarterly statement of the membership OF
the different companies.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The FREE PRESS punctured the bubble OF
that imaginary "boom," and to-day it is IN
q state of collapse.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Business is spreading of the square on
those streets leading thereto in different di-
rections. This is process which is des-
tined to go on more and more as the town
continues to grow in population.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Fresh supply of drugs and medicines in
all lines at COWARD " W DE-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The stone for the pavement in front OF
Hntchins' new building is ready, and will
soon be laid. 1t will add much to the APP
pearance of the building, and make glad
the pedestrian.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Mr.. Bozarth's choice collection OF frzii
AMI ornamental trees. vines, etc. siih r.
r,aius here. AMI affords rare chance for
or people veto supply themselves At los-
ct rates. We pre~zme they are not cener-
ally azars that among them j. a nice lot q
Ca.a,ua tree. one Of the finest shall AMI
o--.4-grt.I tree kloEn. Il j. a souiasrn
t-.-s. On. is ai5sly IN ne a. slade tree b.
oar Narthsra t5sus AID cities Il has %
.yreadlng tor. the laavcs Gre vsry barge
and g. bears baaziif1l f1rll 1rs KS dur o.
O. -.aH.rr. j. = ODD fil4i g .l- roi i1u-
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

CROP MORTGAGES for sale at the
FREE PRESS office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

progressive euch re-" Is it? Wonder if
that is the progress" of which we have
heard so much in San Marcos2 What do
our religious people think of it?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

MITE soo1A1.-We are requested to state
that there will be a meeting of the society
on tomorrow night, the 18th, at the home
of Mrs. G. W. Gregory. Programme the
same as was announced in the FREE PRESS
of the Sd inst.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Diamond dyes ut COWARD d Cos
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

A supply of fresh vegetables constantly
on hand at Motifs grocery store, Austin ST.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Geo. W. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Fine candy at % cts. pound at Candy
Factory,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Read the particulars of Horrible murder
on next page.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
Council Proceedings.

Tho city council met in regular session
"Wednesday night, "a inst. Mayor Giesen
presiding, Minutes of the previous meet
ing read and approved.
City Assessor Hopkins submitted tho fol-
lowing statement of taxes collected from
July LIST, 1856, to December 3lst, 1886:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

We hear there is some $40 yet due on the
DuBose cottage, the payment of which is
required under builders lien. We hear
it is proposed to raise the amount in March
by the efforts of dramatic club represent
ing home talent. 1t is discreditable that the
house was not paid for out of funds fool
ishly sGuandered last summer, and of course
paymnnt should not be longer delayed. Let
the proposed entertainment be made sue
cess.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Whatever other definition of the word
'boom" may be adduced the leading one
given by Webster, viz: "a h0lIo'o r0nT," is
clearly the one distinctly applicable in this
connection to the Giddy Gusher. The al
legged boom, in the language of the song, is
AL hollow, hollow, hollow"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Fresh oysters at CANDY FACTORY
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

On last Friday night q merry party OF
young folks might have been seen wend-
ing their way up the rugged mountain path
to the residence of Mr.. Kelam, where a
pleasant sociable was held. Notwithstand
ing the inclemcnt weather, The young folks
turned out in large numbers and kept up
the festivities till late hour. Everybody
had good time and went away well pleased.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

What should be done to awaken interest
and increase the efficiency of the Fire De
pnrtmenr is q matter every one is interested
in and no one understands how to solve
Gusher.
One point pertinent to the above is pref
ty clear-if that $l10) squandered on an
amateur ornamental military company
had been applied for the benefit of our Fire
Department it would certainly have been
in much better condition than it Is to-day,
and no one else any the worse.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

The editor of the Star Vindicator volun-
teers a euloSy of John Ireland, in the course
of which he says:
John ireland never deserted his post Of
duty. never buttOnholed man from the
time he came in the race until he went out,
never SAID, boys, come take a drink, etc.
All Of which is good for John" but the
wonder is how a man who never said, "boys,
come take drink" could be favorite with
Cur convivial contemporary Of the Star-Nin
dicasor. who. it will be recollected, got so
drunk while attending a political meeting
at this place last fall as to have to be carried
up stairs in order to cast his vote as a dele
sratn.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

Apple butter at L. b. hlLLiANs'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17

We notice that Mr.. ]. j. Barbee has made
handsome new fences along two sides OF his
property on San Antonio street, and built a
new frame house on one of his lots on the
opposite side of tho street. We hear it is TO-
be occupied by Senior Ortuga as chiii
stand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-02-17
Martindale.

No doubt the weather. prophet is wearing
a compliment kind of "I-told-you so" smile,
for his representations have not utterly
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
FOREIGN ITEMS.

Australian advices by the steamer Zelandia
 state that sixty lives were lost by the recent
 floods at Bresbane, Queensland. The damage
 to property is enormous, but cannot yet be
 estimated.
 The English government have decided not
 to resort, for the present, to coercion in Ire
 land, but to strengthen the ordinary law. The
 debate on the rules of procedure began in the
 House of Commons last night.
 The police had great difficulty in effecting an eviction on the Griffiths estate in Sligo Ireland. They found the tenant in bed chain ed to large stone which had been deeply sunk in the earth. A large crowd assembled and witnessed the work of removal with intense excitement.
 Returns of the German elections show new additions to the majority given for the Septen- nate. The results published this morning show the election of 13 new German liberals, 73 conservatives, 30 minsterialists, S9 national liberals, 90 centrists, Is Poles, 15 Alsatians, Guelphs, Dane and socialists. The electoral struggle in Germany has ended i'll favor of the septennate. Cabling from Berlin through the Commercial Cable Company, correspondent describes the con- test at length and announces a majority of at
 least fifty in the new Reichstag for the policy
 of the Chancellor and Kaiser William. The Auckland Bell of January 26 prints a
 private letter received from Kimberly, Austra. la which contains account of slaughter
 of negroes in that district. A miner sto a young black and in retaliation the negroes
 killed the miner and wounded his two compan- ions The latter escaped, secured assistance and pursued the blacks, and out of band of
 forty of the latter all but one were shot down.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
THE VETO SUSTAINED. Defeat of the Dependent Pension
 Bill in the House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The attempt to pass the Dependent Pension bill over the Presidents veto in the House failed. The discussion was lengthy and earnest, MT. Watson (dem.), of Ind, closing the debate in favor of the bill and agalnst the veto.
 The question was then put, ''Will the House upon reconsideration pass the bill, the Presi- dents objections to the contrary notwitstand- ing?" and it was decided in the negative yeas, 175; nays, 125-not the constitutional two-thirds in the affirmative.
 The vote by which the bill originally passed the House was 1SO to 76, so it appears that the following named members-all Democrats changed their votes on the measure:
 Messrs. Adams, of New York; Bacon, Boyle, Burnes, Cobb, Curtin, Dawson, Dou 2herty, Eden, Ermentrout Fisher, Gay, Gibson, Hall, Hatch, Hill, McAdoo, Morrison, Outhwaite. Scott, Seymour, Shaw, Sowden, Springer, stahlnecker, Stone, of Missouri; Viele, Ward of Indiana; and A. J. Warner, of Ohio.
 As the Speaker announced the vote and stated that two-thirds of the members had not voted to pass the bill there was a storm oi applause on the Democratic side, which was answered after an instant by prolonged hisses and groans from the advocates of the bill
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-02
A FATHERS WRATH.
A Merchant Who Cowhided His Son,

In 1894 an old merchant in New York city started his son who was inclined to be somewhat dissipated, in business. hen he set him up he said to him: : "Now, my son, have given you ample capital. If you are steady and take care of it and yourself you will do we'll and make large fortune. Keep out of bad company-avaid gambling. will en. dorse all your business notes for pur- chases If you do not do as wish you vii incur my serious displeasure " Years rolled and the son seemed to be do ing we !, when one morning a welt known black eg ca ed on the gen. tleman and presented him with check on the Bank of America for $l,000. "l have been to the bank said the gambler, land they refuse to pay it. Is that your signature?" The son had lost that amount at the faro table the night before It flashed across the old merchant mind tha something was wrong, and he ob- served to the gambler, "oive me that check and will give you another , he did so and the gamb CT went away satisfied.
 AS soon as he was gone the o d gen SICLldu SLdILcO 1Ok IlC olOlC Ol LIS SOll. All seemed sunshine there He spoke to his son: "I want to see you upstairs " They went ear up to the garret, out of hearing. Then the exasperated father drew out of his pocket the check e put it under the eye of hls son. :" hat does this mean2'' The son was astoun ded. te tried to shuttle it off to ex- p ain it away. It was of no use "You sha no onger bring disgrace upon me l wi put stopper on such goings on. On his way do n to his sons store he had bought heavy rawhidc at a sad d CTS shop. He took his son by the co
 ar and gave him most terrific cowhid ing. hen he had nished he said "Now, wind up your business as quickly as possiu @. The son eft the business never to engage in it again, and was never after regarded as of any accoun, by his father or any one else.-Dry Goods Chro71tc G.